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Unity Catalog's 2026 guide emphasizes user control over data storage, allowing users to manage the placement of their data in managed tables.

MyDataWork POV — The appeal of controlling your data's placement in Unity Catalog managed tables is clear, but we must consider the potential pitfalls. When every user becomes a data steward, the risk of fragmentation looms large. Without centralized oversight, data silos could proliferate, complicating governance and compliance efforts. The promise of autonomy might just be the precursor to a new wave of chaos in data management, where the left hand doesn't know what the right is storing.
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